Hand Therapy and Rehabilitation

Our hand therapy rehabilitation program directed by Certified Hand Therapist Genie Strakal PT/CHT was established in 2002 at the Center for Physical Therapy in Tulsa. Genie has over 20 years experience working with repetitive motion injuries; traumatically-injured, surgically repaired upper extremities; and diverse congenital anomalies. She is an expert in splinting techniques. The Center for PT is also a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Complications related to the use and functions of hands vary, however common conditions that are treated at The Center for PT include the following:

• Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Fractures
• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Upper Extremity Tendonitis
• Flexor And Extensor Tendon Repairs
• Nerve Repairs
• Amputations
• Arthritis
• Dupuytren's Disease
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
• Infections
• Crush Injuries
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Replantation And Revascularization
• Burns
• Repetitive Stress Injuries

The mission is to rehabilitate while striving for excellence in providing quality, personal care. The treatment services include:

• Hand Function Assessment
• Range Of Motion
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Edema Reduction And Control
• Strengthening
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Hot/Cold Modalities
• Scar Management
• Ultrasound
• Extensive Splinting Techniques
• Wound Care
• Dressing Changes
• Whirlpool Infection Control
• Sensory Testing